I received these photos from Charles Anderson, a fire inspector from Euless, Texas. Charles mentioned the wording on the emergency exit door signs…I’ve seen a few of these that made me wonder too. I don’t know of specific code requirements for this signage, but these signs might make someone think twice about using the door even in an emergency. The other photos are a restaurant pair with panics and top rail double cylinder deadbolts, a latchbolt on a fire-rated pair, and a sign that could put the fire marshal in a bad mood (no respect!).

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My father recognized this lock, here are his comments; “This was a brand named Dial Lock from the 60/70’s
the little button on the front was a slide button to open the cover. I’ve forgotten how to change the combo. It was a forerunner or about the same time as push button. Interesting, I haven’t seen one for years.
It does not look like the original latch.
A Weiser that old would be rectangular not round.”
John Shandy CML

I have plenty of photos like that to show my kids’ significant others someday. And as of last night I have a video of my 7YO son throwing up at the dinner table when he was asked to eat a tiny piece of chicken.